This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 17024165
Title: Hitting the line
Original Publication: United States: D. Appleton and Company, 1917.
Series Title: Grafton series
Credits: Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Hitting the Line" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This engaging story revolves around young boys and their adventures, particularly focusing on the characters Monty Crail and his acquaintances as they navigate life at Grafton School. The book delves into themes of friendship, growth, and competition, woven into a narrative rich with youthful exuberance. The opening of "Hitting the Line" introduces us to two boys, Dudley Baker and Jimmy Logan, who arrive in New York City and witness a bullying incident between two newsboys. They meet Monty Crail, a newcomer with a charmingly fresh perspective, who intervenes in the situation with a mix of humor and courage. The scene sets an engaging backdrop for their friendship as they travel together to Grafton School, where Monty hopes to find his place and integrate into a new and challenging environment. This opening establishes the dynamic relationships and the spirited yet competitive atmosphere that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944
Illustrator: Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978
EBook No.: 71181
Published: Jul 13, 2023
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Football stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17024165
Title: Hitting the line
Original Publication: United States: D. Appleton and Company, 1917.
Series Title: Grafton series
Credits: Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Hitting the Line" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. This engaging story revolves around young boys and their adventures, particularly focusing on the characters Monty Crail and his acquaintances as they navigate life at Grafton School. The book delves into themes of friendship, growth, and competition, woven into a narrative rich with youthful exuberance. The opening of "Hitting the Line" introduces us to two boys, Dudley Baker and Jimmy Logan, who arrive in New York City and witness a bullying incident between two newsboys. They meet Monty Crail, a newcomer with a charmingly fresh perspective, who intervenes in the situation with a mix of humor and courage. The scene sets an engaging backdrop for their friendship as they travel together to Grafton School, where Monty hopes to find his place and integrate into a new and challenging environment. This opening establishes the dynamic relationships and the spirited yet competitive atmosphere that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Barbour, Ralph Henry, 1870-1944
Illustrator: Rockwell, Norman, 1894-1978
EBook No.: 71181
Published: Jul 13, 2023
Downloads: 153
Language: English
Subject: Teenage boys -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Football stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.